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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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